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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Irritation On The Neck

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Posted on Fri, 21 Aug 2015
Question: Please find attached a picture of something happened on my neck. Anything which touches it like shirt gives me a lot of irritation and pain. Please let me know what should I apply on it.
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Oral and topical corticosteroid

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for writing to us on HCM.
I have reviewed the picture you have posted.
It seems you have got dermatitis over your neck region.
The reason of such acute dermatitis with this morphology and clinical symptoms is mostly from some insect bite.
Usually in such insect bite dermatitis, I advise short course (5-7 days) of oral corticosteroid like prednisolone.
Also I suggest application of topical corticosteroid (Mometasone) and antibiotic(fusidic acid ) combination cream thrice a day for 5-7 days.
Take antihistamincs like Tab. Avil to relieve irritation and itching.
Avoid scratching/pricking of lesions.
Avoid contact with soap or any perfume etc.
I am sure you will be fine soon.
Take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Irritation On The Neck

Brief Answer: Oral and topical corticosteroid Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for writing to us on HCM. I have reviewed the picture you have posted. It seems you have got dermatitis over your neck region. The reason of such acute dermatitis with this morphology and clinical symptoms is mostly from some insect bite. Usually in such insect bite dermatitis, I advise short course (5-7 days) of oral corticosteroid like prednisolone. Also I suggest application of topical corticosteroid (Mometasone) and antibiotic(fusidic acid ) combination cream thrice a day for 5-7 days. Take antihistamincs like Tab. Avil to relieve irritation and itching. Avoid scratching/pricking of lesions. Avoid contact with soap or any perfume etc. I am sure you will be fine soon. Take care Dr Hardik Pitroda